Ford Explorer: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes / Removal and Installation - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

All vehicles

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new module after installation.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions. Record the odometer value from the original IPC. If the odometer value cannot be obtained from the IPC (display failure), perform the diagnostic routine. If the value cannot be obtained after the diagnostic routine, the customer should supply the approximate odometer value.
   

All except Police vehicles

1. Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
   

1. • Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the display.
     Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

1. Release the clips and remove the center register trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Police vehicles

1. Remove the upper instrument trim panel.
   
   • Remove the screws.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   • Release the clips.
     

1. Release the clips and position the FCDIM and center instrument panel vents forward as an assembly.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the FCDIM and center instrument panel vents as an assembly.
   

All vehicles

1. Position the steering wheel to the full downward and outward postion.
   

1. Remove the bolt, release the clips and remove the IPC bezel and upper steering column trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Remove the bolts and the IPC.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions.